# DIY Stucco Repair Around Windows
Things You'll Need
- Wire brush
- Shop vac
- Metal primer (optional)
- Premixed stucco
- Bucket
- Hose
- Trowel
- Whisk brush
- Exterior paint
- Paintbrush
Instructions
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Knock off any loose stucco around the window, using a wire brush. You don't need to press down hard — just apply enough pressure to remove any loose stucco and debris.
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Clean out the cracks or chips around the window, using a shop vacuum.
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Spray metal primer onto the exposed lath, if applicable, and let it dry for between three and four hours.
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Pour premixed stucco into a bucket and add water, using a hose. Do not soak the premixed stucco — just dampen it until it is spreadable. Use a trowel to mix it by hand.
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Scoop some of the stucco out of the bucket, using the trowel, and fill the cracks or chips in the stucco. Use a whisk brush to create textures similar to those on the stucco around the window while the stucco is still wet.
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Allow the stucco to dry for five to seven days, or as long as the manufacturer recommends. Once the stucco is dry, paint the patches with a matching color exterior paint, using a paintbrush.
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